Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Illinois
Health Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Illinois
Madison's life expectancy lags nationwide
At 75.4 years, Madison County residents live nearly 3 years less than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. The county's 15.4% poor or fair health rate sits below the national average of 18%, suggesting middling overall health outcomes relative to the country.
Slightly below Illinois average
Madison County's 75.4-year life expectancy trails the state average of 76.0 years, placing it in the middle tier of Illinois counties. However, its uninsured rate of 5.5% beats the state average of 6.3%, indicating stronger insurance coverage.
Competitive healthcare provider access
Madison County has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above neighbors like Mason County (39) and Marion County (35). Its mental health workforce of 266 providers per 100,000 is solid, though significantly lower than nearby Marion County's 404.
Better insured than state average
Only 5.5% of Madison County residents lack health insurance, outperforming Illinois's 6.3% rate. With 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access to routine care is reasonably available, though rural areas may face longer wait times.
Already well-covered, but verify yours
Madison County has strong insurance penetration, but 5.5% of residents remain uninsured—roughly 6,000 people. Check your coverage today at Healthcare.gov or contact the Madison County health department to ensure you're protected.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.